Friday, April 20, 2012

Baked Beef Taquitos with Guacamole Dip

I've been pinning many recipes for chicken taquitos on Pinterest lately. Although I'm sure the chicken taquitos are superb I've been craving beef. I decided to throw some beef taquitos together and they turned out awesome.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

FOR THE BEAN MIXTURE

~1 can black beans drained and rinsed

~3 oz light cream cheese

~1/4 tsp chili powder

~1/4 tsp cumin

~1/4 tsp paprika

~1/4 tsp pepper

~2 tbsp salsa

Mix above ingredients in Cuisinart food processor until just mixed.

FOR THE MEAT MIXTURE

~1 lb lean ground beef

~2 tbsp Worshestershire sauce

~1/2 tsp pepper

~1/2 tsp garlic salt

~1/2 cup water

Cook beef thoroughly. Drain. Mix ingredients and continue cooking until all water is absorbed.

~10-15 corn tortillas

~2 cups shredded cheese

Cook in pan turning often on medium heat.

Begin to assemble your taquitos with the meat. Add about 2 tbsp meat.

Add about 1 1/2 tbsp of the bean mixture.

Add 1 tbsp shredded cheese.

Fold over largest open area of tortilla and pull ingredients into roll.

Then continue to roll as tightly as possible.

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place rolls with opening face down.

Place in oven and cook for about 10 minutes and them turn them over.

Cook until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow them to cook slightly before serving.